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Origins of the Silcox surname

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About the Silcoxs

We have a total number of 5012 records for people with the last name Silcox.

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Where do most Silcoxs live?

In 1921, most Silcoxs lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Silcoxs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,130 records for the Silcox surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Silcoxs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Silcox first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Silcoxs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Silcoxs in 1921
Laundress

17

Dressmaker

13

Lab

10

Tailoress

9

General Servant Domestic

8

Common Male occupations for Silcoxs in 1921
Coal Miner

71

Coal Miner Hewer

32

Carpenter

16

Lab

14

Agricultural Labourer

12

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